European markets had a tentative start to the new trading week Monday, as investors continued to digest a number of central bank policy decisions in Europe.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.04% higher after finishing last week at a record high.
European marketsHome improvement group Kingfisher , owner of brands such as B&Q and Screwfix, rebounded in afternoon deals to close up 2.5%.
The stock dipped earlier in the session after issuing its third warning on profit in six months.
The U.K.'s Direct Line meanwhile plunged 11% after Brussels-based Ageas on Friday confirmed it would not make a further offer for the fellow insurance firm.
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